Delhi central government offices closed on September 11 for the BRICS Summit

BRICS Summit 2026 is set to affect Delhi's normal routine, with all Central Government offices in Delhi and New Delhi ordered to remain closed on September 11 as the capital prepares to host the high-level event.Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will remain closed on September 11 for the BRICS Summit, with the decision linked to security and logistical arrangements. (Representative Image: Pexels)If you work at a Central Government office in Delhi, Friday, September 11, will be a holiday. The Centre has decided to keep its offices in Delhi and New Delhi closed on the day as India hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The decision comes as the capital prepares for a major international gathering requiring extensive security, traffic and logistical arrangements.An official memorandum issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said the closure is intended to account for the scale of the event and minimise inconvenience to the public.The BRICS Business Forum and Leaders’ Summit are scheduled at Bharat Mandapam.BRICS SUMMIT 2026: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN DELHI?The BRICS Summit 2026 will be held in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, with Bharat Mandapam as the venue. The gathering is expected to bring leaders from around 30 BRICS member and partner countries to the capital. Heads of international organisations and business representatives from BRICS nations, including India, are also expected to attend.With so many high-profile visitors arriving in Delhi, authorities have been preparing for extensive security and traffic arrangements.WHY ARE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED? The government said the decision takes into account the magnitude of the BRICS Summit and the logistical arrangements required to host it.The closure is also aimed at reducing inconvenience for the general public during the event. Delhi has already seen preparations for traffic management, including route diversions and security rehearsals ahead of the summit.For Central Government employees in Delhi and New Delhi, the closure falls on a Friday. September 12 and 13 are Saturday and Sunday respectively, meaning the announcement effectively comes just before a weekend.The decision applies to Central Government offices located in Delhi and New Delhi on Friday, September 11, 2026.- EndsPublished By: vaishnavi parasharPublished On: Sep 3, 2026 16:44 IST